Sep 11, 2018 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
What started with thirteen of the top casino chefs from throughout the region ended with one grand champion, and the crowning of this year’s Culinary King of the Casino. Chef Shawn Mac from Greektown Casino in Detroit, Michigan bested the other entries in Gaming and Destinations annual Casino Chef Showdown.
After three rounds of voting for recipes from the chefs, it was Chef Mac’s Seared Mangalitsa Pork Rack Chop that garnered the most votes and put him in the winner’s circle.
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Sep 11, 2018 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
In the world of rock music, there are some frontmen who are so strongly associated with the band, it’s impossible to envision the band existing without him. You couldn’t have the Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger; Steven Tyler is the face of Aerosmith; and for years, Freddie Mercury was the performing heart, soul, and voice of Queen. When Mercury met his untimely demise in 1991, it was a foregone conclusion that Queen was over. Through the years, there have been occasional attempts at reviving the band. George Michael’s 1992 performance at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert led many to think that he might step in; then the 2005-2006 tour of Queen + Paul Rodgers seemed like it might pave the way for future studio albums, but that ultimately fizzled out. It wasn’t until Adam Lambert captivated America in Season 8 of “American Idol” that Queen found what they were looking for, not as a replacement for their irreplaceable frontman, but a new voice to bring 30 years of Queen music to new audiences.
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Aug 2, 2018 | Gaming News
BILOXI, Miss. and TUNICA, Miss. – History was made on August 1st in Mississippi, when two Magnolia State resorts, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, held simultaneous events to usher in the era of legal sports wagering.
The resorts, part of the MGM Resorts International portfolio (NYSE: MGM), both accepted their first sports wagers at 12:00 p.m. CT and now share in the distinction of taking the first sports wagers in Mississippi under newly created state regulations permitting licensed casino operators to establish legal sports books.
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Jul 31, 2018 | Gaming News
Anderson, Ind. – Hoosier Park Racing & Casino proved to be the place to be when a guest landed himself in the winner’s seat with a $428,512 jackpot on Saturday, July 28, setting a property record for the largest payout in the 10-year history of the casino.
The mega jackpot hit just two weeks following the official sale of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, along with sister property Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, to Caesars Entertainment.
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Jun 29, 2018 | Gaming News
(Gulf Coast/Biloxi, Mississippi) The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and IP Casino Resort will present a spectacular fireworks display over Biloxi’s Back Bay on Sunday, July 1st. This will be the third year in a row for the show, and it will be a show to remember!
The 9 p.m. show will be free, and can be seen from locations around both casinos, including the Scarlet Pearl’s Back Bay parking lot and on the top floor of the IP parking garage.
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Jun 14, 2018 | Gaming News
Southern Gaming’s Sips & Cigars Summer Happy Hours are back! Kicking off with three signature events, guests will enjoy premium cigars, bourbon and music at some of the best outdoor patios in Louisville
The events are free to attend and will each feature signature drinks from Larceny Bourbon and Deep Eddy’s Vodka and appetizer specials from each host restaurant.
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May 25, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue
The results are in…and Gaming and Destinations is excited to announce this year’s Top Casinos for everything from rooms and suites to entertainment and eats!
This year, our Readers’ Choice Awards had over 40,000 votes from gaming enthusiasts throughout the region letting us know their favorite casinos to stay and play.
We hope you enjoy reading through this year’s awards, and perhaps visit a few on you next gambling adventure!
Congratulations to all of the winning properties on a job well done! These awards show that your hard work to satisfy your customers is unprecedented and noticed by all!
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May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Michigan Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Suites
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Rooms
1. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
Best Casino Floor
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Spa
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Poker Room
1. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
2. MGM Grand Detroit
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Restaurant
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Buffet
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Spa
1. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
2. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
3. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Best Pool
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Island Resort & Casino
Best Golf Course
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
3. Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Best Entertainment
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Nightlife
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Gun Lake Casino
Best Theme
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
3. Gun Lake Casino
Best Casino Personnel
1. Island Resort & Casino
2. Gun Lake Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Customer Service
1. Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Advertising
1. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. MGM Grand Detroit
Best Players Club
1. MGM Grand Detroit
2. Island Resort & Casino
3. Firekeepers Casino Hotel
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Southern Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award Winners
Mid-South (Includes central & Southern Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama)
Best Overall Property
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Pearl River Resort
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
Best Suites
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
Best Rooms
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Cypress Bayou
Best Casino Floor
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Poker Room
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City
Best Restaurant
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
Best Buffet
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
3. Pearl River Resort
Best Spa
1. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
2. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
3. Pearl River Resort
PIC Best Pool
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Golf Course
1. Pearl River Resort
2. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Paragon Casino Resort
Best Entertainment
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Paragon Casino Resort
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Pearl River Resort
2. Paragon Casino Resort
3. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
Best Nightlife
1. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Harrah’s New Orleans
Best Theme
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Harrah’s New Orleans
3. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino Shreveport
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
3. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
Best Customer Service
1. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
3. Harrah’s New Orleans
Best Advertising
1. Margaritaville Hotel & Casino
2. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Best Players Club
1. Harrah’s New Orleans
2. L’ Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
3. Wind Creek Casino Atmore
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Southern Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Tunica Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Hollywood Casino Tunica
3. Sam’s Town Casino
Best Suites
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Rooms
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Hollywood Casino Tunica
3. Horseshoe Casino
Best Casino Floor
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Gold Strike Casino Resort
3. Horseshoe Casino
Best Poker Room
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Sam’s Town Casino
Best Restaurant
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Hollywood Casino Tunica
3. Horseshoe Casino
Best Buffet
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Sam’s Town Casino
Best Spa
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Pool
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Gold Strike Casino Resort
Best Golf Course
1. Tunica National Golf & Tennis
2. River Bend Golf Links
Best Entertainment
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Sam’s Town Casino
3. Horseshoe Casino
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Horseshoe Casino
2. Gold Strike Casino Resort
3. Sam’s Town Casino
Best Nightlife
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Gold Strike Casino Resort
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Sam’s Town Casino
3. Horseshoe Casino
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Hollywood Casino Tunica
3. Fitz Casino & Hotel
Best Customer Service
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Hollywood Casino Tunica
3. Fitz Casino & Hotel
Best Advertising
1. Hollywood Casino Tunica
2. Horseshoe Casino
3. Gold Strike Casino Resort
Best Players Club
1. Gold Strike Casino Resort
2. Sam’s Town Casino
3. Hollywood Casino Tunica
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Minnesota Award Winners
Best Overall
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Grand Casino Hinckley
3. Black Bear Casino Resort
Best Suites
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Grand Casino Hinckley
3. Black Bear Casino Resort
Best Rooms
1. Black Bear Casino Resort
2. Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Best Casino Floor
1. Grand Casino Hinckley
2. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
3. Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Best Poker Room
1. Black Bear Casino Resort
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Grand Casino Hinckley
Best Restaurant
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Black Bear Casino Resort
3. Grand Casino Hinckley
Best Buffet
1. Grand Casino Hinckley
2. Black Bear Casino Resort
3. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Best Spa
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Grand Casino Hinckley
Best Pool
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Grand Casino Hinckley
Best Golf Course
1. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
2. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
3. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best Entertainment
1. Grand Casino Hinckley
2. Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Grand Casino Hinckley
2. Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Best Nightlife
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Grand Casino Hinckley
Best Theme
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort
3. Black Bear Casino Resort
Best Casino Personnel
1. Grand Casino Hinckley
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Best Customer Service
1. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
2. Black Bear Casino Resort
3. Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort
Best Advertising
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
3. Black Bear Casino Resort
Best Players Club
1. Treasure Island Resort & Casino
2. Grand Casino Hinckley
3. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Gaming and Destinations 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Indiana Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Rising Star Casino Resort
Best Suites
1. French Lick Resort
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Best Rooms
1. Belterra Casino Resort
2. French Lick Resort
3. Tropicana Evansville
Best Casino Floor
1. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
2. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Best Poker Room
1. Horseshoe Southern Indiana
2. Horseshoe Casino Hammond
3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Best Restaurant
1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Rising Star Casino Resort
Best Buffet
1. Rising Star Casino Resort
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Best Spa
1. Belterra Casino Resort
2. French Lick Resort
3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Best Pool
1. French Lick Resort
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Rising Star Casino Resort
Best Golf Course
1. Pete Dye Course @ French Lick Resort
2. Rising Star Casino Resort
3. Belterra Casino Resort
Best Entertainment
1. Four Winds South Bend
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Belterra Casino Resort
2. Four Winds South Bend
3. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Best Nightlife
1. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
2. Rising Star Casino Resort
3. Belterra Casino Resort
Best Theme
1. Rising Star Casino Resort
2. French Lick Resort
3. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. Rising Star Casino Resort
2. Tropicana Evansville
3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Best Customer Service
1. Rising Star Casino Resort
2. Belterra Casino Resort
3. Four Winds New Buffalo
Best Advertising
1. Rising Star Casino Resort
2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
3. Indiana Grand Racing Casino
Best Players Club
1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
2. Rising Star Casino Resort
3. Belterra Casino Resort
Best Racetrack/Racino
1. Indiana Grand Racing Casino
2. Hoosier Park Racing Casino
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers Choice Awards
Iowa Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2. Hard Rock Hotel Casino Sioux City
3. Rhythm City Casino Resort
Best Suites
1. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2. Rhythm City Casino Resort
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Rooms
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
3. Rhythm City Casino Resort
Best Casino Floor
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
3. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Best Poker Room
1. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2. Rhythm City Casino Resort
3. WinnaVegas Casino Resort
Best Restaurant
1. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
2. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
3. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Best Buffet
1. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
2. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
3. Rhythm City Casino Resort
Best Spa
1. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2. Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Pool
1. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2. Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Golf Course
1. Blue Top Ridge @ Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2. The Falls @ Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
Best Entertainment
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
3. Harrah’s Council Bluffs
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
3. Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf
Best Nightlife
1. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Theme
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
3. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
Best Casino Personnel
1. Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Customer Service
1. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
2. Rhythm City Casino Resort
3. Mystique Casino & Resort
Best Advertising
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
2. Meskwaki Bingo Casino
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Best Players Club
1. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2. Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Wisconsin Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
3. Menominee Casino Resort
Best Suites
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
3. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Best Rooms
1. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
2. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
3. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Best Casino Floor
1. Menominee Casino Resort
2. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
3. Oneida Bingo & Casino
Best Poker Room
1. Oneida Bingo & Casino
2. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
3. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Best Restaurant
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
3. Menominee Casino Resort
Best Buffet
1. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
2. Menominee Casino Resort
3. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Best Spa
1. North Star Mohican Resort
2. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
3. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Best Pool
1. Menominee Casino Resort
2. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
3. North Star Mohican Resort Resort
Best Entertainment
1. Menominee Casino Resort
2. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
3. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Best Entertainment Venue
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
3. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Best Golf
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Oneida Casino
Best Nightlife
1. Menominee Casino Resort
2. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
3. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Best Theme
1. Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
2. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
3. St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
Best Casino Personnel
1. Ho Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
2. Menominee Casino Resort
3. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Best Customer Service
1. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
2. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
3. Ho Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
Best Advertising
1. Ho-Chunk Gaming
2. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
3. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Best Players Club
1. Ho Chunk Gaming
2. North Star Mohican Casino Resort
3. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Ohio Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
2. Jack Cleveland Casino
3. Belterra Park Gaming
Best Casino Floor
1. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
2. Jack Cleveland Casino
3. Belterra Park Gaming
Best Poker Room
1. Hollywood Casino Toledo
2. Jack Cleveland Casino
3. Jack Cincinnati Casino
Best Restaurant
1. Jack Cincinnati Casino
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hollywood Casino Columbus
Best Buffet
1. Belterra Park Gaming
2. Jack Cleveland Casino
3. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
Best Entertainment
1. Hard Rock Rocksino
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hollywood Casino Columbus
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hollywood Casino Columbus
Best Nightlife
1. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Jack Cincinnati
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino Columbus
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
Best Casino Personnel
1. Jack Cleveland Casino
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
Best Customer Service
1. Hollywood Casino Toledo
2. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
3. Miami Valley Gaming
Best Advertising
1. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
2. Belterra Park Gaming
3. Hollywood Casino Columbus
Best Players Club
1. Hollywood Casino Columbus
2. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield
3. Jack Cleveland Casino
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Illinois Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Harrah’s Joliet
3. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Best Suites
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Hollywood Casino Joliet
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Rooms
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Harrah’s Joliet
3. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Best Casino Floor
1. Casino Queen
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Poker Room
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Harrah’s Joliet
3. Hollywood Casino Aurora
Best Restaurant
1. Hollywood Casino Joliet
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
Best Buffet
1. Casino Queen
2. Argosy Casino Alton
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Spa
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Harrah’s Joliet
3. Hollywood Casino Joliet
Best Entertainment
1. Harrah’s Metropolis
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Argosy Casino Alton
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Harrah’s Metropolis
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Nightlife
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Casino Queen
3. Harrah’s Metropolis
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino Aurora
2. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3. Harrah’s Metropolis
Best Casino Personnel
1. Casino Queen
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Harrah’s Metropolis
Best Customer Service
1. Casino Queen
2. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Advertising
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3. Harrah’s Joliet
Best Players Club
1. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
2. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3. Harrah’s Joliet
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Missouri Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Suites
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Rooms
1. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Casino Floor
1. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
2. River City Casino & Spa
3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
Best Poker Room
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. Harrah’s North Kansas City
Best Restaurant
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
2. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Buffet
1. River City Casino & Hotel
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Best Spa
1. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
2. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
Best Pool
1. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
Best Entertainment
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Hollywood Casino
2. River City Casino & Hotel
3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
Best Nightlife
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel
2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
3. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Casino Personnel
1. River City Casino & Hotel
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Best Customer Service
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
3. River City Casino & Hotel
Best Advertising
1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
2. River City Casino & Hotel
3. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Best Players Club
1. Ameristar St. Charles
2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
South Dakota Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Suites
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Rooms
1. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
Best Casino Floor
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Poker Room
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Dakota Sioux Casino
3. Grand River Casino Resort
Best Restaurant
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Buffet
1. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
2. Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Spa
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Pool
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Entertainment
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Nightlife
1. Dakota Sioux Casino
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Theme
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Hickok’s Hotel & Gaming
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Casino Personnel
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Customer Service
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Gulch Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Advertising
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Players Club
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Southern Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award Winners
Biloxi/Gulf Coast Area
Best Overall Property
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Best Suites
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Golden Nugget Biloxi
Best Rooms
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Scarlet Pearl Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Casino Floor
1. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Poker Room
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Best Restaurant
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Best Buffet
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Spa
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Pool
1. Golden Nugget Biloxi
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Best Golf Course
1. Fallen Oak @ Beau Rivage
2. Grand Bear @ Harrah’s
3. Bridges @ Hollywood Casino
Best Entertainment
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Nightlife
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Treasure Bay Casino
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Customer Service
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Apr 19, 2018 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
It was an unbelievably hot afternoon in the summer of 1968 when the young couple arrived in Las Vegas. It was their first trip ever to this gambling Mecca and they didn’t know what to expect. Certainly the 120 degree temperature was nothing they had ever experienced in their native New Jersey. When they arrived at the Aladdin Casino Hotel, they were taken aback by the elegance of the casino. The adrenaline was already flowing through the young mans body as he couldn’t wait to play blackjack. They agreed that she would stand in the hotel check-in line and he would “check out the casino”.
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